Buy Irish Day 3: Amhain Creations

So far I have brought you gift ideas from Cork and Offaly and today I want to take you to Amhain Creations in Co Carlow. 

The Owner of Amhain Creations is Valarie Coleman.Valarie makes one off knitted and fabric items. Amhain (pronounced A-wah-in) is Irish for one. No two items in her shop will ever be the same, they are each unique in their own way. 

Valarie's mission is "To put colour into the world". I love her mission statement, the world needs more colour. Valerie comes up with her own designs and is also happy to take special requests on orders.

Amhain Creations Neck warmer €10

After taking part in this years Age Action Big Knit campaign I really have developed a new found respect for the art of knitting and cannot begin to comprehend how people create the things they do with wool and knitting needles. I think it's a fantastic skill and only wish I could knit more than mini hats and scarves! 

I was delighted to review this neck warmer from Valarie. It's beautiful, she certainly put colour into my world with the purple wool she chose to use. It's comfortable to wear and sits on my shoulders just perfectly. I am impressed with the quality of this product and have no doubt that it will keep my neck warm for many winters to come.

If you head over to her website you can also see her handmade 

Wraps and shrugs

Baby and toddler clothes  

Mitts

Bags

Handmade one of a kind gifts are wonderful. Amhain creation items are just that and very practical too....baby it's cold outside!

You can also find Amhain creations on Facebook and Twitter

Do you know anyone in your family who would enjoy one of Valarie's creations this Christmas?

Love,

Sarah

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Inglot Inspired FOTD & Giveaway

I was lucky enough to attend an INGLOT event in Blanchardstown shopping centre in Dublin last week. While at the event the lovely make-up artists Rebecca and Amy demonstrated two different looks. One using silver and blacks and the other golds and browns. I loved both looks and wanted to recreate a more wearable look for the day using gold and brown tones.

Lid - I used INGLOT Eyeshadow AMC Shine 27.

Crease - INGLOT Eyeshadow Pearl 452

For the first time ever I also used the INGLOT Duraline. This product is a must have, it basically turns any powder eyeshadow into a liquid liner and will not budge unless you use a make-up remover specifically for waterproof make-up.

Left AMC Shine 27 - Right Pearl 452

I forgot to get myself a duo palette to hold these two lovely shadows in so for the time being they will have to stay in my Unii palette. 

I thought these two colours really complemented each other really well. For an added bit of glam I used the NYX Jumbo pencil in Old Gold glitter mania over the lid.

I am also wearing They're Real mascara and Coralista blush by Benefit. 

While at the event I had lots of fun playing around with the NEW Rainbow shadows. I think these are great value for money as you are getting three colours in one for only €8. If you want to go all out you can get all ten for €88.

I also had a chance to play around with their Amazing AMC Body powder Matte 92. I've added this to my wish list after I seen it being demonstrated at the event.

If you haven't been to INGLOT before I recommend you pay them a visit and check out the post I did on my first INGLOT palette HERE.

Belfast

Victoria Square

Dublin

Blanchardstown Centre

Dundrum Town Centre

Jervis Shopping Centre

Liffey Valley Shopping Centre

Limerick

Crescent Shopping Centre

Best of Luck,

Sarah

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Caribbean Christmas

A Hot Christmas Pop-Up Shop Experience.

Swap the lonesome pine for the coconut tree, your Christmas will be hot, groovy and very, very stylish!

“We want to offer everyone the chance of a colourful and upbeat Christmas this year, down with the doom and gloom!” says Fiona Byrne who just came back to Ireland after a successful 5 years in Scotland as the creator of Fi fi loves jewellery. “Caribbean Christmas hopes to bring you a feast of festive bounty to kick start your Christmas shopping!” says Fiona.

The pop-up experience will not only offer selected organic, creative and vintage gifts, accessories and decor for the whole family but will also offer tastings, discounts, a hamper service and free workshops.

“We are building this shop like a moodboard” says Emmanuelle Marion, who launched Ecó Creations, Ireland’s first eco-textile company in 2008. “We are starting with big trendsetters like Electronic Sheep and are building a kaleidoscope of quality arts, craft and vintage items around it. We are also delighted to offer exclusive Irish and continental treats and bubbles at very affordable prices!” Organic hibiscus juice, hampers, exclusive bubbles and very tasty cupcakes are on the menu.

Fiona, who is also an NCAD graduate rallied her former glass department to create one-off etched and enamelled decorations that will be on sale on this occasion only.

This tropical pop-up paradise will be launched on Thursday 15th November from 5pm with free tastings and live ukulele music! Free crafts workshops every day at 2pm. This exciting event will be held at the dynamic Bio.Space033 on Charles West St beside the Four Courts in Dublin city centre.

Companies you can expect to see there include:

A box of my Treasure, Bumble Bliss Soaps, Doodle Moose, Eco Creations, Electronic Sheep, Fi Fi Loves, Highbury Designs, Purple Plant Kids, My Nice Name and many more. 

This boutique event is accessible by RSVP only at bio.space033@gmail.com. Membership can also be acquired on the day at the door for €1 donated to Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

Opening times: 

Thursday 5pm to 9pm 

Friday 10am to 7pm 

Saturday 10am to 7pm 

Sunday 10am to 5pm 

20% off at the Soup Dragon on presentation of THIS FLYER.

You can invite your friends and family to this wonderful event on the Caribbean Christmas Facebook page.

I can't wait to go. It will be a great opportunity for me to avoid the busy shops and get some unique Christmas presents. 

Happy Shopping,

Sarah

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